HC Deb 18 September 1950 vol 478 cc184-5W
74. Mr. G. Hutchinson

asked the Secretary of State for War the allowances payable to the wives and other dependants of Regular Reservists recalled to the Colours.

Mr. Strachey

As already announced in the Press, recalled Reservists, married and single, are eligible to be considered for National Service grants for their families and dependants when hardship arises from the Reservist's inability to contribute to their support to the extent of his contribution before recall. These grants, up to a maximum of £3 a week, will be paid under the conditions of the current National Service grant scheme and administered on behalf of the Service Departments by the Ministry of Pensions, and will be in addition to the usual marriage allowance.